Christmas 2011

Hope you all had a wonderfully blessed Christmas!!  

I know it's been a long time since I've written last and hopefully in the next week or so I can explain that, but for now, I just wanted to give a quick update before this year was over.  (mostly of my favorite pictures from Christmas)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is my favorite night.  There is something so special about it to me.  Maybe it's because I always remember it being so magical when I was little.  Who knows, but we do spend it with my side of the family.  We start with a yummy traditional Hungarian dinner and then head into the living room to exchange gifts.  I think each year becomes more fun as we add children to the mix.  However, at times... it did seem quite chaotic.  But all-in-all it was a great time with family and being able to bless one another.  

Christmas Morning
Christmas morning was so awesome.  Four-year-old's have a way of making that magic of Christmas come a live again.  Well, at least for me it did.  Ian on the other hand, didn't really care about the gift he just wanted to play with whatever was opened by anyone.  Jayden was so excited to see what Santa brought for him!!!  He was even excited to see what Santa brought for mommy and daddy!  It was so cute!  

Christmas Day

 Then we spent the rest of Christmas day with my in-laws.  It was a good time with Jesse's side of the family.  We had a wonderful breakfast that Jesse's dad made us, and then we went and opened some great gifts.   I must say... we all made out pretty well this year.  :)

That's about it from us.  I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that your new year is filled with joy and blessings!  Hopefully I'll get some time this week to read over some of your Christmas fun!  

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Shutterfly... oh, How I Love Thee

I can not believe that Christmas is just around the corner!  

Where the heck did this year go! 

A few weeks ago we finally got to take some family photos, thanks to my SIL Katie.  She did an amazing job in capturing our family!  At first, I thought there was no way we got a single good shot because my boys just wouldn't cooperate.  However, I was very wrong.  We got some great ones!  Here are my favorite ones!

 And now, I can finally start to process of ordering our Christmas card!  And there is no other place I would go to order them, than good old Shutterfly.   Last year, the ones I picked came out so great!  I loved them!!

 So this year won't be any different.  Their collection of Christmas cards is awesome, the only problem I'm having trouble with is PICKING which one I want to use!  

I'm even contemplating doing more then just a Christmas card.  Last year I made a Shutterfly mug for my dad with the grand-kiddies on them and that was a huge success.  I think I may want to do a Calendar or something for Jesse's parents. 

A few weeks ago my friend had a Shutterfly photo book party at her house and we all got a free photo book.  Needless to say I have been spending hours upon hours trying to do my first book.  I just can't seem to make up my mind.  However, they are going to make for some great Christmas gifts this year!  

I'm really looking forward to this year... Have you thought about your Christmas cards yet?

What a Wonderful Christmas

Christmas Eve

Balla Family Christmas

Christmas Morning

Santa Came!

Christmas Day

Yacoe Family Christmas

This year was wonderful!

I just love my family!

Hope you all had a memorable Christmas as well!

Christmas Cards, Tis the Season

So, I have seen a lot of you go Shutterfly for your Christmas cards this year.  Well, I'm going to jump on the band wagon and do the same!  Who could beat what they have to give!  I normally go with another company, but they are SO exspensive!  NOT WORTH IT!  And I'm so excited about the selection Shutterfly has this year! 

 

I got the cutest little sweater for Jayden and a cute long sleeve shirt that matches the colors in the sweater and says "baby brother."  So cute!   I'm pretty sure I'm going to make Jesse help me get the picture shot today so that I can send it off and get  my Christmas cards in time.  I love that each year I and others can see how much my family grows and what a blessing life has been.  I also love getting other Christmas cards.  I keep them on my fridge all year round and pray for each family weekly.  So special! 

Shutterfly has a great collection this year.  Not only is their Christmas cards collection awesome, but their 2011 Calendars and party invitations are pretty awesome too!  I'm still not sure which card I'm going to go with, but these are a few of my favorites.  Which one do you like best?

This year, I'm so excited to show off my two beautiful boys!  

Can't wait to see what you all pick as your card this year too!  

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